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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Ledit,) Leidit, ppl. a. (ME. i-leaded (Ancr. R.), leded (Trevisa), e.m.E. leddid (Leland), covered or fitted with lead, Lede n.1) —1535–6 M. Works Acc. (ed.) 189.
For the calfalting of ane part of the plat forme ruiff under the leid and certane leidit guttaris with pyk and cannous 1586 Edinb. Test. XVI. 366.
Aucht lame cannis leidit at iij s. the pece, … [36] small lame cannis vnleidit at xl s. the dossoun
